Raisin Black Color – #242124: Codes and Complete Breakdown

Named for the wrinkled skin of a dried grape, Raisin Black (#242124) is a near-black with a quiet purple-magenta cast rather than a flat charcoal. Wikipedia lists it as a representation of the color of black raisins, and that fruit-skin warmth is exactly what separates it from pure black. Designers reach for it when black feels too harsh.

Raisin Black Color Shades

Complementary colors

1. #242124

2. #3D5C3D

Triadic colors

1. #242124

2. #5C5C3D

3. #3D5C5C

Tints or lighter colors

1. #3F393F

2. #595259

3. #746A74

4. #8E838E

5. #A69EA6

Darker colors

1. #090909

Analogous colors

1. #212124

2. #222124

3. #242124

4. #242122

5. #242121

Monochromatic colors

1. #191319

2. #342A34

3. #504150

4. #6C586C